EP2047493B1 - Instrument for automation with single-handed operation - Google Patents

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EP2047493B1
EP2047493B1 EP07787553A EP07787553A EP2047493B1 EP 2047493 B1 EP2047493 B1 EP 2047493B1 EP 07787553 A EP07787553 A EP 07787553A EP 07787553 A EP07787553 A EP 07787553A EP 2047493 B1 EP2047493 B1 EP 2047493B1
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Holger Seguin
Mathieu Weibel
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    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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  • the invention relates to a measuring device for automation technology with a one-handed operation according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • measuring instruments are often used which serve to record the process variables pressure, temperature, flow rate, pH, etc.
  • a large number of such measuring devices is manufactured and distributed by the Endress + Hauser group of companies.
  • Conventional measuring instruments for automation technology with a one-hand operation usually consist of an electronics housing whose interior can be closed with a lid.
  • a cover glass is usually integrated, which releases the view of lying behind the cover glass display / control unit.
  • the cover tightly seals the interior of the housing, so that dirt or water can not penetrate into the interior.
  • the display control unit comprises a plurality of keypads which can be activated through the cover glass
  • rotary push-button switches are also known for the operation of measuring devices.
  • the content of a display eg LC display
  • the problem with such rotary push-buttons is that they are constructed very expensive in order to ensure a typical in automation technology tightness. In addition, they take up a lot of space which is why they are used on smaller devices i.d.R. not be used.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a measuring device for automation technology with a one-hand operation, which does not have the disadvantages mentioned above, which ensures in particular the best possible protection for the device electronics and also allows operation with protective gloves.
  • the essential idea of the invention is to arrange on the edge of the lid of a measuring device a movable ring element, which allows a one-hand operation.
  • the ring element is slightly displaceable relative to the longitudinal axis of the lid and rotatably disposed about the longitudinal axis of the lid.
  • On the cover sensors are provided which serve to detect the rotational and linear movement of the ring member.
  • Fig. 1 is a conventional measuring instrument for automation technology shown.
  • the measuring device 1 consists essentially of a housing 2, which serves to receive a device electronics 8.
  • the device electronics 8 comprises a display / operating unit 10 with three keypads T1, T2, T3 for input and a LC display for display.
  • the interior 4 of the housing 2 is closed by a cover 6. So that the LC display and the keypads T1, T2, T3 are visible from the outside, the cover 6 has a corresponding window 12. He is firmly bolted to the housing 2.
  • An auxiliary power connection 7 serves to supply power to the measuring device 1.
  • the measuring signal detected by the measuring device can be forwarded to a control room via a signal connection 9, for example.
  • Fig. 2 the lid region of a measuring device according to the invention is shown in more detail. Corresponding parts in Fig. 2 have the same numbering as in Fig. 1 on.
  • the cover 6 is in this case made in two parts. It consists of a lid body 16 and a ring member 14.
  • the ring member 14 is elastically supported by a spring member 30 on the lid body 16 from.
  • the ring element 14 is rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis L. It may additionally are still slightly shifted parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • Fig. 2 shown the thread 18 through which the lid body 16 is bolted to the housing 2.
  • corresponding sealing elements are not shown.
  • a display unit 10a Behind a cover glass 12a, a display unit 10a is provided.
  • the operation of the invention is explained in more detail below.
  • the content of the LC display LCD can be changed according to an intended menu selection.
  • the unit with which a measured value is to be displayed in the LC display can be changed.
  • the selection of the unit is confirmed by pressing, the unit is rejected by pulling the ring element 14.
  • Fig. 3 is a plan view of an inventive measuring device 1 is shown. As shown, the third decimal point of the displayed value 0.94 can be changed via the ring element 14. In a simple way, a left turn means “up or down”, a right turn “down or plus”, a press “enter or yes, select in or open”, a pull "escape or no, cancel back or close”.
  • Fig. 3 it is roughly indicated how one-hand operation takes place when the housing does not significantly exceed the size of a hand. For even larger housings, the ring element on the side is touched.
  • the sensors 20 are designed as Hall sensors or optical sensors.
  • ring element 14 and cover 6 are frictionally coupled via the contact surfaces 40a, 40b, so as to allow a simple loosening or screwing the lid 6.
  • the ring element 14 has for this purpose a diameter of about 10 cm. By a corresponding corrugation at the edge of the ring member 14 this can also be easily and reliably rotated, pressed or pulled with bulky protective gloves.
  • Another advantage offered by the invention is that no mechanical feedthroughs lead into the interior 4 of the measuring device. This allows the meter to be designed according to the desired tightness.
  • the ring member 14 allows due to its design a relatively large window. Since corresponding keypads are omitted, the gained space can be used for a larger LC display.

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In a measuring device for automation technology with single-hand servicing, a housing closable with a lid is provided. Arranged at an edge of the lid is a movable ring element, which is mounted to be slightly shiftable parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lid and to be rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the lid. On the lid are sensors, which serve for registering rotary and linear movement of the ring element, via which a display unit is operated.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Messgerät für die Automatisierungstechnik mit einer Einhandbedienung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a measuring device for automation technology with a one-handed operation according to the preamble of claim 1.

In der Automatisierungstechnik werden vielfach Meßgeräte eingesetzt, die zur Erfassung der Prozessvariablen Druck, Temperatur, Durchfluss, pH-Wert, etc. dienen. Eine Vielzahl derartiger Messgeräte wird von der Firmengruppe Endress+Hauser hergestellt und vertrieben.In automation technology, measuring instruments are often used which serve to record the process variables pressure, temperature, flow rate, pH, etc. A large number of such measuring devices is manufactured and distributed by the Endress + Hauser group of companies.

Herkömmliche Messgeräte für die Automatisierungstechnik mit einer Einhandbedienung bestehen in der Regel aus einem Elektronikgehäuse, dessen Innenraum mit einem Deckel verschließbar ist. In diesem Deckel ist meist ein Abdeckglas integriert, das die Sicht auf eine hinter dem Abdeckglas liegenden Anzeige-/Bedieneinheit freigibt. Um die Geräteelektronik zu schützen, verschließt der Deckel den Innenraum des Gehäuses dicht, so, dass Schmutz bzw. Wasser nicht in den Innenraum eindringen können.Conventional measuring instruments for automation technology with a one-hand operation usually consist of an electronics housing whose interior can be closed with a lid. In this cover, a cover glass is usually integrated, which releases the view of lying behind the cover glass display / control unit. In order to protect the device electronics, the cover tightly seals the interior of the housing, so that dirt or water can not penetrate into the interior.

Die Anzeige-Bedieneinheit umfasst mehrere Tastenfelder, die durch das Abdeckglas hindurch aktiviert werden könnenThe display control unit comprises a plurality of keypads which can be activated through the cover glass

Neben solchen Tastenfeldern sind auch noch zur Bedienung von Messgeräten so genannte Drehdrückschalter bekannt. Durch Drehen des Drehdrückschalters kann der Inhalt einer Anzeige (z. B. LC-Display) geändert bzw. ausgewählt werden. Problematisch bei solchen Drehdrückschaltern ist jedoch, dass sie sehr aufwendig aufgebaut sind, um eine in der Automatisierungstechnik typische Dichtigkeit zu gewährleisten. Außerdem nehmen sie sehr viel Platz in Anspruch weshalb sie bei kleineren Geräten i.d.R. nicht eingesetzt werden.In addition to such keypads, so-called rotary push-button switches are also known for the operation of measuring devices. By turning the rotary pushbutton, the content of a display (eg LC display) can be changed or selected. The problem with such rotary push-buttons, however, is that they are constructed very expensive in order to ensure a typical in automation technology tightness. In addition, they take up a lot of space which is why they are used on smaller devices i.d.R. not be used.

Sowohl Drehdrückschalter, wie auch Tastenfelder erlauben keine Bedienung mit Schutzhandschuhen, wie sie z. B. im Petrobereich verwendet werden. Fehlt ein Drehdrückschalter so muss der Bediener auf dessen Vorteile, z.B. einer besonders zügigen Bedienbarkeit verzichten.Both Drehdrückschalter, as well as keypads do not allow operation with protective gloves, such as. B. used in the petrochemical sector. If a rotary pushbutton is missing, the operator must be aware of its advantages, e.g. dispense with a particularly rapid operability.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es deshalb, ein Messgerät für die Automatisierungstechnik mit einer Einhandbedienung zu schaffen, das die oben genannten Nachteile nicht aufweist, das insbesondere einen möglichst guten Schutz für die Geräteelektronik gewährleistet und das darüber hinaus auch eine Bedienung mit Schutzhandschuhen ermöglicht.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a measuring device for automation technology with a one-hand operation, which does not have the disadvantages mentioned above, which ensures in particular the best possible protection for the device electronics and also allows operation with protective gloves.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch die in Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale. Vorteilhafte Weiterentwicklungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Die wesentliche Idee der Erfindung besteht darin, randseitig am Deckel eines Messgerätes ein bewegliches Ringelement anzuordnen, das eine Einhandbedienung ermöglicht. Das Ringelement ist dabei zur Längsachse des Deckels geringfügig verschiebbar und um die Längsachse des Deckels drehbar angeordnet. Am Deckel sind Sensoren vorgesehen, die zur Erfassung der Dreh- und Linearbewegung des Ringelements dienen.The essential idea of the invention is to arrange on the edge of the lid of a measuring device a movable ring element, which allows a one-hand operation. The ring element is slightly displaceable relative to the longitudinal axis of the lid and rotatably disposed about the longitudinal axis of the lid. On the cover sensors are provided which serve to detect the rotational and linear movement of the ring member.

Nachfolgend ist die Erfindung anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert.The invention is explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing.

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  • Fig. 1 Explosionsdarstellung eines herkömmlichen Messgerät für die Automatisierungstechnik;
  • Fig. 2 Schnittdarstellung im Deckelbereich eines erfindungsgemäßen Messgeräts für die Automatisierungstechnik;
  • Fig. 3 Aufsicht auf ein erfindungsgemäßes Messgerät.
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  • Fig. 1 Exploded view of a conventional measuring instrument for automation technology;
  • Fig. 2 Sectional view in the lid region of a measuring device according to the invention for automation technology;
  • Fig. 3 Top view of a measuring device according to the invention.

In Fig. 1 ist ein herkömmliches Messgerät für die Automatisierungstechnik dargestellt. Das Messgerät 1 besteht im Wesentlichen aus einem Gehäuse 2, das zur Aufnahme einer Geräteelektronik 8 dient. Die Geräteelektronik 8 umfasst eine Anzeige-/Bedieneinheit 10 mit drei Tastenfelder T1, T2, T3 zur Eingabe und einem LC-Display zur Anzeige.In Fig. 1 is a conventional measuring instrument for automation technology shown. The measuring device 1 consists essentially of a housing 2, which serves to receive a device electronics 8. The device electronics 8 comprises a display / operating unit 10 with three keypads T1, T2, T3 for input and a LC display for display.

Der Innenraum 4 des Gehäuses 2 ist mit einem Deckel 6 verschlossen. Damit das LC-Display und die Tastenfelder T1, T2, T3 von außen sichtbar sind, weist der Deckel 6 ein entsprechendes Fenster 12 auf. Er ist fest mit dem Gehäuse 2 verschraubt. Zur Energieversorgung des Messgeräts 1 dient ein Hilfsenergieanschluss 7. Das vom Meßgerät erfasste Messsignal kann über einen Signalanschluss 9 zum Beispiel an eine Warte weitergeleitet werden.The interior 4 of the housing 2 is closed by a cover 6. So that the LC display and the keypads T1, T2, T3 are visible from the outside, the cover 6 has a corresponding window 12. He is firmly bolted to the housing 2. An auxiliary power connection 7 serves to supply power to the measuring device 1. The measuring signal detected by the measuring device can be forwarded to a control room via a signal connection 9, for example.

In Fig. 2 ist der Deckelbereich eines erfindungsgemäßen Messgeräts näher dargestellt. Entsprechende Teile in Fig. 2 weisen dieselbe Bezifferung wie in Fig. 1 auf.In Fig. 2 the lid region of a measuring device according to the invention is shown in more detail. Corresponding parts in Fig. 2 have the same numbering as in Fig. 1 on.

Der Deckel 6 ist hierbei zweiteilig ausgeführt. Er besteht aus einem Deckelgrundkörper 16 und einem Ringelement 14. Das Ringelement 14 stützt sich elastisch über ein Federelement 30 am Deckelgrundkörper 16 ab.The cover 6 is in this case made in two parts. It consists of a lid body 16 and a ring member 14. The ring member 14 is elastically supported by a spring member 30 on the lid body 16 from.

Das Ringelement 14 ist um die Längsachse L drehbar gelagert. Es kann zusätzlich noch parallel zur Längsachse geringfügig verschoben werden.The ring element 14 is rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis L. It may additionally are still slightly shifted parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Weiterhin ist in Fig. 2 das Gewinde 18 dargestellt, über das der Deckelgrundkörper 16 mit dem Gehäuse 2 verschraubt ist. Entsprechende Dichtungselemente sind jedoch nicht dargestellt.Furthermore, in Fig. 2 shown the thread 18 through which the lid body 16 is bolted to the housing 2. However, corresponding sealing elements are not shown.

Am Deckel 6 sind Sensoren 20 angeordnet, über die die Drehbewegung und die Hubbewegung des Ringelements 16 erfasst werden können. Entsprechende Verbindungsleitungen zur Geräteelektronik 8 sind der Übersichtlichkeit halber nicht näher dargestellt.On the cover 6 sensors 20 are arranged, via which the rotational movement and the lifting movement of the ring member 16 can be detected. Corresponding connection lines to the device electronics 8 are not shown in detail for the sake of clarity.

Durch verstärktes Drücken des Ringelements 14 in Richtung des Gehäuses 2 gelangen entsprechende Kontaktflächen 40a bzw. 40b zur Anlage. Die Ausgestaltung der Kontaktflächen 40a und 40b ist so, dass diese eine Kraftübertragung zwischen Ringelement 14 und Deckelgrundkörper 16 ermöglichen. Dadurch kann der Deckel 6 über das Ringelement 14 gedreht werden. So kann z. B. der Deckel 6 vom Gehäuse 2 gelöst oder mit diesem fest verschraubt werden.By intensified pressing of the ring element 14 in the direction of the housing 2, corresponding contact surfaces 40a and 40b come into abutment. The configuration of the contact surfaces 40a and 40b is such that they enable a force transmission between the ring element 14 and the lid base 16. As a result, the cover 6 can be rotated via the ring element 14. So z. B. the lid 6 detached from the housing 2 or screwed firmly with this.

Hinter einem Abdeckglas 12a ist eine Anzeigeeinheit 10a vorgesehen.Behind a cover glass 12a, a display unit 10a is provided.

Nachfolgend ist die Funktionsweise der Erfindung näher erläutert. Durch Drehen des Ringelements 14 kann der Inhalt des LC-Displays LCD entsprechend einer vorgesehenen Menüauswahl geändert werden. So kann zum Beispiel die Einheit, mit der ein Messwert im LC-Display dargestellt werden soll, verändert werden. Bestätigt wird die Auswahl der Einheit durch Drücken, verworfen wird die Einheit durch Ziehen des Ringelements 14.The operation of the invention is explained in more detail below. By rotating the ring member 14, the content of the LC display LCD can be changed according to an intended menu selection. For example, the unit with which a measured value is to be displayed in the LC display can be changed. The selection of the unit is confirmed by pressing, the unit is rejected by pulling the ring element 14.

In Fig. 3 ist eine Aufsicht auf ein erfindungsgemäßes Messgerät 1 dargestellt. Über das Ringelement 14 kann, wie dargestellt, die dritte Kommastelle des angezeigten Werts 0,94 geändert werden. In einfacher Weise bedeutet eine Linksdrehung "hoch oder minus", ein Rechtsdrehen "runter oder plus", ein Drücken "enter oder ja, Auswahl hinein oder aufklappen", ein Ziehen "escape oder nein, Abbrechen zurück oder schließen".In Fig. 3 is a plan view of an inventive measuring device 1 is shown. As shown, the third decimal point of the displayed value 0.94 can be changed via the ring element 14. In a simple way, a left turn means "up or down", a right turn "down or plus", a press "enter or yes, select in or open", a pull "escape or no, cancel back or close".

In Fig. 3 ist zusätzlich noch grob angedeutet, wie die Einhandbedienung erfolgt wenn das Gehäuse die Größe einer Hand nicht wesentlich übersteigt. Bei noch größeren Gehäusen wird das Ringelement an der Seite angefasst.In Fig. 3 In addition, it is roughly indicated how one-hand operation takes place when the housing does not significantly exceed the size of a hand. For even larger housings, the ring element on the side is touched.

In vorteilhafter Weise sind die Sensoren 20 als Hall-Sensoren oder optische Sensoren ausgebildet.Advantageously, the sensors 20 are designed as Hall sensors or optical sensors.

In vorteilhafter Weise sind Ringelement 14 und Deckel 6 über die Kontaktflächen 40a, 40b reibschlüssig koppelbar, um so ein einfaches Lösen bzw. Verschrauben des Deckels 6 zu ermöglichen.Advantageously, ring element 14 and cover 6 are frictionally coupled via the contact surfaces 40a, 40b, so as to allow a simple loosening or screwing the lid 6.

Mit Hilfe des erfindungsgemäßen Messgeräts für die Prozessautomatisierungstechnik ist auch eine Einhandbedienung mit teilweise recht klobigen Schutzhandschuhen möglich. Das Ringelement 14 weist hierfür einen Durchmesser von ca. 10 cm auf. Durch eine entsprechende Riffelung am Rand des Ringelements 14 kann dieses auch mit klobigen Schutzhandschuhen einfach und zuverlässig gedreht, gedrückt oder gezogen werden. Ein weiterer Vorteil, den die Erfindung bietet, ist das keine mechanischen Durchführungen in den Innenraum 4 des Messgeräts führen. Dadurch kann das Messgerät entsprechend der gewünschten Dichtheit ausgeführt werden.With the help of the measuring device according to the invention for process automation technology and a one-handed operation with sometimes quite clunky protective gloves is possible. The ring element 14 has for this purpose a diameter of about 10 cm. By a corresponding corrugation at the edge of the ring member 14 this can also be easily and reliably rotated, pressed or pulled with bulky protective gloves. Another advantage offered by the invention is that no mechanical feedthroughs lead into the interior 4 of the measuring device. This allows the meter to be designed according to the desired tightness.

Das Ringelement 14 ermöglicht aufgrund seiner Ausgestaltung ein relativ großes Fenster. Da entsprechende Tastenfelder entfallen, kann der gewonnene Raum für ein größeres LC-Display genutzt werden.The ring member 14 allows due to its design a relatively large window. Since corresponding keypads are omitted, the gained space can be used for a larger LC display.

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Tabelle 1Table 1 Längsachselongitudinal axis LL Dreh- und LinearbewegungRotary and linear motion Messgerätgauge 11 Gehäusecasing 22 Innenrauminner space 44 Deckelcover 66 HilfsenergieanschlussPower supply connection 77 Geräteelektronikelectronics 88th Signalanschlusssignal connection 99 Anzeig-/BedieneinheitAnzeig- / operator unit 1010 Anzeigeeinheitdisplay unit 10a10a Fensterwindow 1212 Abdeckglascover glass 12a12a Ringelementring element 1414 Gewindeverschraubungbulkhead fittings 1818 Sensorensensors 2020 Federelementspring element 3030 Kontaktflächecontact area 40 a, 40 b40 a, 40 b

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  1. Measuring device for automation engineering with one-hand operation comprising a housing (2) with an internal compartment which can be closed by a cover (6) and which serves to accommodate device electronics (8), where the device electronics comprise a display unit (10) which is visible via a window (12) provided on the cover, characterized in that a mobile ring element (14) is provided on the edge of the cover (6), which can be slightly moved parallel to the longitudinal axis L of the cover (6) and is pivot-mounted around the longitudinal axis L of the cover (6), and in that sensors (20) are arranged on the cover (6) which are used to record the rotational and linear movement of the ring element (14) via which the display unit (10a) is controlled.
  2. Measuring device as per Claim 1, characterized in that the sensors are designed as Hall effect sensors.
  3. Measuring device as per Claim 1, characterized in that the sensors are designed as optical sensors.
  4. Measuring device as per Claims 2-3, characterized in that the window (12) is made from a cover glass (12a).
  5. Measuring device as per one of the previous claims, characterized in that the cover (6) and the housing (2) are axially fixed in place via a threaded coupling (16).
  6. Measuring device as per one of the previous claims, characterized in that the cover seals the internal compartment tight against water, dust or gas.
  7. Measuring device as per one of the previous claims, characterized in that the ring element and cover have a contact surface (40a, 40b) which can be coupled via a friction-type connection to open and close the cover (6).
  8. Measuring device as per one of the previous claims, characterized in that a spring element (30) is provided between the cover (6) and ring element (14) to prevent the permanent coupling of the contact surfaces.
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